State-tribal gaming; modifying terms of certain Gaming Compact. Effective date.
SB 125 modifies Oklahoma's state-tribal gaming compacts to allow tribes to operate sports pools under specific terms, while clarifying rules for racetrack gaming operations. It directly affects Oklahoma's four Indian tribes (under existing compacts) and racetrack operators (organization licensees), setting new limits on gaming machines: racetracks in counties over 600,000 population may operate up to 650 player terminals (with annual increases), while others are capped at 250. The bill authorizes tribes to retain certain administrative fees, prohibits local zoning restrictions on racetrack gaming, and updates legal references to align with current tribal gaming regulations. It does not change tribal gaming authority but refines operational boundaries for state-licensed racetracks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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The bill text was reformatted from an 'Introduced' version to a 'Senate Floor Version' with minor formatting adjustments and some text reorganization. The substantive policy content regarding tribal gaming, player terminal limits, and licensing requirements remains unchanged. This appears to be a procedural update rather than a policy change.
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Document header changed from 'Introduced' to 'Senate Floor Version' dated February 20, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Feb 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Appropriations committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
upper
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Rader
RRepublican
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